What is the cheapest way to get from Bruges to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Bruges to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €40 - €130 and takes 12h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bruges to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Bruges to La Rochelle is to train via Paris which takes 7h 9m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Bruges and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Bruges and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Bruges to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

How far is it from Bruges to La Rochelle?

The distance between Bruges and La Rochelle is 868 km. The road distance is 757.5 km.

How do I travel from Bruges to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Bruges to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 9m and costs €100 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Bruges to La Rochelle?

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Bruges to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bruges to La Rochelle bus from?

Bruges to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.

Where do I catch the Bruges to La Rochelle train from?

Bruges to La Rochelle train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.

Train or bus from Bruges to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Bruges to La Rochelle is to train via Paris which takes 7h 9m and costs €100 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €130 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the Bruges to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Bruges to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Bruges to La Rochelle train arrive?

Bruges to La Rochelle train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Bruges to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Bruges to La Rochelle is 758 km. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Bruges to La Rochelle.

How do I get a train ticket from Bruges to La Rochelle?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bruges to La Rochelle?

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2400+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Bruges to La Rochelle - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Bruges to La Rochelle by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
7h 9m
€103–297
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 757 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 25m
€44–124
Drive 757.5 km
1. Drive from Bruges to La Rochellecar 757.5 km
7h 19m
€117–169
Bus to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Lille Lesquin Airportbus
2. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LIL - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 11m
€62–235
Train
1. Take the train from Bruges to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Tourcoing to Poitierstrain
3. Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
9h 2m
€130–291
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Nantestrain
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain Ter
9h 25m
€145–359
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aalter to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BRU - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
9h 41m
€101–272
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Bruges to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane AMS - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
9h 52m
€129–420
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Bruges to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane AMS - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
11h
€140–420

Bruges to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

35Weekly Services

7h 9mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 868.5 km
Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Bruges, Belgium and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Bruges to La Rochelle Ville via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bruges to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 12h 25m.

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